Aug. 20, 2026 4:30p
(WGTD)---The Kenosha School Board put off a decision Wednesday night on whether to hire a company to study staffing levels in the district.
Questions arose over the scope of the company’s work. The firm will be asked to send a representative to meet with the board next week.
The study was sought by some board members who viewed it as a precursor to a funding referendum in light of allegations that the Educational Support Center is overstaffed.
At one point, the discussion veered toward whether the district should hold town hall-styled meetings.
Board member Robin Cullen wanted to know how such a town hall would differ from the portion of board meetings where citizens are allowed to speak on any school-related topic. Colleague Bob Tierney said he envisioned a meeting where school officials would be able to respond on the spot to questions and comments that were raised by the public. Board member Mary Modder said she wasn’t sure the state’s open meetings law would allow for such a discussion to take place. Normally when a quorum is present, board members are required to limit their discussions to items that are listed on the agenda.
Sabrina Landry and Tierney—the board members who appeared to be most interested in the town hall concept—are expected to meet soon with Superintendent Jeff Weiss to discuss options.
The board is looking at the possibility of scheduling a funding referendum for next spring.
Also delayed Wednesday night was a decision on whether to hire a polling firm to gauge true public sentiment on another funding referendum.
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